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The Name of the Rose: including the Author's Postscript | 
| Author: Umberto Eco
Creator: William Weaver
Publisher: Harvest Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  269 reviews
Sales Rank: 9805
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 552
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.4 x 1.4
ISBN: 0156001314
Dewey Decimal Number: 853.914
EAN: 9780156001311
ASIN: 0156001314
Publication Date: September 28, 1994
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Product Description
It is the year 1327. Franciscans in an Italian abbey are suspected of heresy, but Brother William of Baskerville’s investigation is suddenly overshadowed by seven bizarre deaths. Translated by William Weaver. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book
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 So, where's the whodunit? May 29, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book reminds me of the line "I went to a fight and a hockey game broke out." Apparently, there's a murder mystery to be found somewhere between the cover's 500 pages. The murder whodunit is actually a pretty good one if you can stand wading through the many, many -- did I say many -- arduous pages of jumbo that goes nowhere. I barely give this two stars because I realize the author does a nice job putting together the numerous philosophical conversations. My advice is to skip this book unless you're looking for an academic read and discussion.
 murder mystery masterpiece April 25, 2008
This story very much appealed to the role-playing game aficionado in me. The atmosphere felt both elaborate and decrepit with a tinge of ancient tradition. The period and location definitely played a major role in dressing the characters. As a consequence, they are left with no choice but to exhibit their true nature. Carefully planned but never felt contrived. Exquisite example of Eco handiwork.
 A Conundrum Wrapped In A Paradox! April 1, 2008
The learned & scholarly author, Umberto Eco has heaped mystery upon mystery in this epic tale. This book may be considered esoteric, as it does take more of an effort to read. However, the reader shall be rewarded! The reader will learn the depravities of 14th century. He will also become apprised of examples of how the Catholic church warped the message of Jesus Christ. The book is a venerable deposit of knowledge that gives the mind a justified work-out.
"it seemed to me a joyous workshop of learning." March 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
After finally finishing the story I am happy to have read it. The ending was strong and wrapped up the story in its entirety well. It was hard for me to follow much of the very religious-based material that the author wrote about. This caused many longer passages throughout the story to be a bit lost on me and at times I admit I struggled to press on. I would happily read another Umberto Eco novel again however, although not in the near future for his novel's depth and the required commitment can be a little daunting. This book isn't for everyone but is of an astoundingly high quality in both the historical effect as well as the prose.
Not Free SF Reader March 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Monastic murder mystery.
An atmospheric story of a monk investigator and his naive but affable sidekick as they try and discover the truth behind a series of murders in what is basically an academic setting for the time.
The pair have to walk a fine line between getting in trouble with the inquisition, doing the right thing, and working out what is going on with the various strange secret organisations in and around the place.
Very entertaining.
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